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University Park, College of the Liberal Arts (PHIL)

PROFESSOR AMY ALLEN, Head of the Department

This major provides in-depth study of fundamental issues that inescapably confront all persons. Topics include ethics, social and political philosophy, and esthetics--study of the good life, justice, and beauty; metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of religion--study of the nature of reality, mind, body, and the meaning of life and death; epistemology, philosophy of science, and logic--study of the nature of knowledge, truth, objectivity, and principles of sound reasoning; and subjects such as comparative philosophies and world cultures, feminist theory, and philosophical issues in technology, language, education, and the professions of law, business, medicine, communications, engineering, and agriculture. These studies enhance imaginative, interpretive, analytical, critical, and communicative capacities. Majors thus may acquire intellectual abilities crucial for self-fulfillment, responsible participation in public life, and success in a wide range of careers--including law, business, education, journalism, medicine, and public service.

Majors pursued concentration in history of philosophy; humanities and arts; philosophy of science and mathematics; social sciences; the professions; or justice, law, and values. This is combined easily with minors, area studies, and concurrent majors. Qualified students participate in honors study and internships.

For the B.A. degree in Philosophy, a minimum of 124 credits is required.

Per Senate Policy 83-80.5, the college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned. For more information, check the Recommended Academic Plan for your intended program.

GENERAL PHILOSOPHY OPTION: This option provides students with a concentration in the history of western philosophy and the historical development and impact of philosophical ideas and issues--from the ancient to the contemporary period. It is designed for all students who seek a broad liberal education, including students interested in graduate study in philosophy.

HUMANITIES AND ARTS OPTION: This option provides students with a concentration in philosophical issues in the arts, art history, literature, languages, history and religion. It is designed for all students primarily interested in the

philosophical dimensions of the arts, humanities, and cultural studies, including students with career or further educational goals in these fields.

PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS OPTION: This option provides students with a concentration in

philosophical issues in the life sciences, the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, and technology. It is designed for all students primarily interested in the philosophical dimensions of the natural sciences, technology, and mathematics, including students with career or further educational goals in these fields.

SOCIAL SCIENCES OPTION: This option provides students with a concentration in philosophical issues in the social sciences, social and political theory, and education. It is designed for all students primarily interested in the philosophical dimensions of social thought and methodological and normative issues in the social sciences, educational theory, and public policy, including students with career or further educational goals in these fields.

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES OPTION: This option provides students with a concentration in philosophical issues and dimensions in the theory and practice of the professions of agriculture, business, engineering, journalism, law, and medicine and health care. It is designed for all students seeking a foundation in the philosophical dimensions of these professions, including students who wish to combine humanistic study with career or further educational goals in these fields.

JUSTICE, LAW, AND VALUES OPTION: This option provides students with a concentration in philosophical issues in aesthetics, ethics, jurisprudence, and social and political theory, and everyday life. It is designed for students primarily interested in moral, social, political, and legal questions concerning value and is especially appropriate for those anticipating future educational work in law school.

TO VIEW THE Philosophy Minor (PHIL)

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits

(See description of General Education in this bulletin.) FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:

(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection) UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES :

(Included in ELECTIVES, GENERAL EDUCATION course selection, or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR) WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:

(Included in ELECTIVES, GENERAL EDUCATION course selection, or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR) ELECTIVES: 25 credits

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 24 credits

(3 of these 24 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR, GENERAL EDUCATION, or ELECTIVES and 0-12 credits are included in ELECTIVES if foreign language proficiency is demonstrated by examination.)

(See description of Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements in this bulletin.) REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 30 credits[1]

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 9 credits ADDITIONAL COURSES: (9 credits)

Select 9 credits in philosophy at the 200 level (Sem: 3-6) REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTION: 21 credits

GENERAL PHILOSOPHY OPTION: 21 credits PRESCRIBED COURSES (3 credits)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (9 credits)

Select 6 credits in philosophy at the 00 or 100 level (Sem: 1-6)

Select 3 credits from PHIL 200 GH(3), PHIL 201 GH(3), PHIL 202 GH(3), PHIL 203 GH(3), PHIL 204 GH(3) (Sem: 3-6) SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits)

Select 9 credits in philosophy at the 400 level, in consultation with adviser (Sem: 5-8) HUMANITIES AND ARTS OPTION: 21 credits

ADDITIONAL COURSES (12 credits)

Select 3 credits from PHIL 010 GH(3), PHIL 012 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-6) Select 6 credits in philosophy at the 00 or 100 level (Sem: 1-6)

Select 3 credits from PHIL 401(3), PHIL 402(3-6), PHIL 409(3), PHIL 413(3), PHIL 424(3), PHIL 429(3), PHIL 435(3) (Sem: 5-8) SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits)

Select 6 additional credits in philosophy at the 400 level and 3 credits at the 400 level in a related arts or humanities discipline, in consultation with adviser (Sem: 5-8)

PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS OPTION: 21 credits PRESCRIBED COURSE (3 credits)

PHIL 012 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-6)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (9 credits)

Select 6 credits in philosophy at the 00 or 100 level (Sem: 1-6)

Select 3 credits from PHIL 407(3), PHIL 410(3), PHIL 412(3), PHIL 417(3), PHIL 425(3), PHIL 426(3-6), PHIL 427(3) (Sem: 5-8) SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits)

Select 6 additional credits in philosophy at the 400 level and 3 credits at the 400 level in a mathematics or natural science discipline, in consultation with adviser (Sem: 5-8)

SOCIAL SCIENCES OPTION: 21 credits PRESECRIBED COURSE (3 credits) PHIL 012 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-6)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (9 credits)

Select 6 credits in philosophy at the 00 or 100 level (Sem: 1-6)

Select 3 credits from PHIL 401(3), PHIL 408(3), PHIL 415(3), PHIL 416(3), PHIL 425(3), PHIL 438(3) (Sem: 5-8) SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits)

Select 6 additional credits in philosophy at the 400 level and 3 credits at the 400 level in social science, in consultation with adviser (Sem: 5-8)

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES OPTION: 21 credits ADDITIONAL COURSES (12 credits)

Select 6 credits in philosophy at the 00 or 100 level (Sem: 1-6) Select 3 credits from PHIL 010 GH(3), PHIL 012 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-6)

Select 3 credits from PHIL 405(3), PHIL 406(3), PHIL 418(3), PHIL 423(3), PHIL 431(3), PHIL 432(3), PHIL 433(3), PHIL 435(3) (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits)

Select 9 credits at the 400 level in a professional area outside philosophy, in consultation with adviser (Sem: 5-8) JUSTICE, LAW, AND VALUES OPTION: 21 credits

PRESCRIBED COURSE (3 credits) PHIL 105 GH(3) (Sem: 1-6)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (18 credits)

Select 3 credits from PHIL 010 GH(3), PHIL 012 GQ(3) (Sem: 1-6) Select 3 credits in philosophy at the 00 or 100 level (Sem: 1-6) Select 3 credits in philosophy at the 400 level (Sem: 5-8)

Select 3 credits from PHIL 403(3), PHIL 405(3), PHIL 406(3), PHIL 407(3), PHIL 408(3), PHIL 418(3), PHIL 420(3), PHIL 425(3), PHIL 432(3), PHIL 433(3), PHIL 438(3) (Sem: 5-8)

Select 6 credits from AF AM 409 US(3), AF AM 465 US(3), CAS 321(3), COMM 403(3), HIST 449 US(3), HIST 450 US(3), L ST 370(3), PL SC 403(3), PL SC 412(3), PL SC 415(3), PL SC 424(3), PL SC 431(3), PL SC 432(3), PL SC 470W(3), PL SC 471(3), PL SC 472(3), PL SC 474(3), WMNST 423 US(3), WMNST 453 US(3) (Sem: 5-8)

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44. Last Revised by the Department: Fall Semester 2005

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Physics

University Park, Eberly College of Science (PHYS)

PROFESSOR NITIN SAMARTH, George A. and Margaret M. Downsbrough Department Head

This major provides a sound program of technical and general education for students planning a career in physics and related fields. The General option provides broad coverage with the most physics and mathematics course requirements and is useful for students intending to pursue graduate study in Physics or similar disciplines. The Medical and Electronics options incorporate coursework in support of the application of physics and mathematics in various life-science or engineering related fields. A Computation option provides background in the application of physical principles and mathematical methods in the solution of scientific problems, simulations, or visualizations using computer and numerical techniques. The Nanotechnology/Material Science option provides students with background in the understanding of condensed matter physics at either the nano- or micro/macro- levels.

In order to be eligible for entrance to the Physics major, a student must have: 1) attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average; 2) completed CHEM 110 GN(3), MATH 140 GQ(4), MATH 141 GQ(4), PHYS 211 GN(4), and PHYS 212 GN(4), and earned a grade of C or better in each of these courses.

TO VIEW THE Physics Minor (PHYS)

For the B.S. degree in Physics, a minimum of 120 credits is required.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)

GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits

(18 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR) (See description of General Education in front of Bulletin.)

FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:

(Included in GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES: (Included in GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)

WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM: (Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR) REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 93-96 credits

(This includes 18 credits of General Education courses: 9 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses; 3 credits of GWS courses.)

COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 69 credits PRESCRIBED COURSES (59 credits)

CHEM 110 GN(3)[1], CHEM 111 GN(1), CHEM 112 GN(3), CHEM 113 GN(1), MATH 140 GQ(4)[1], MATH 141 GQ(4)[1] (Sem: 1 - 2 )

PHYS 211 GN(4)[1], PHYS 212 GN(4)[1], PHYS 213 GN(2)[1], PHYS 214 GN(2)[1], PHYS 237(3)[1] (Sem: 1-4) ENGL 202C GWS(3), MATH 220 GQ(2), MATH 251(4)[1] (Sem: 3-4)

PHYS 400(4)[1], PHYS 410(4)[1], PHYS 419(3)[1], PHYS 420(3)[1], PHYS 444(2)[1], PHYS 457W(3)[1] (Sem: 5-8) ADDITIONAL COURSES (7 credits)

MATH 230(4)[1], or MATH 231(2)[1] and MATH 232(2)[1] (Sem: 3-4)

CMPSC 101 GQ(3) or CMPSC 121 GQ(3) or CMPSC 200 GQ(3) or CMPSC 201 GQ(3) or CMPSC 202 GQ(3) (Sem: 3-4) SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (3 credits)

Take 3 credits of 400-level MATH from departmental list (Sem: 7-8) REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTION: 24-27 credits

COMPUTATION OPTION: (24 credits) PRESCRIBED COURSES (9 credits)

CMPSC 122(3) (Sem: 3-4) (Note: CMPSC 122 has CMPSC 121 as a pre-requisite, so care should be taken when choosing the 'programming requirement' under the Common Requirements for the major.)

MATH 455(3), MATH 456(3) (Sem: 5-6)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (15 credits) Select 6 credits from program list (Sem: 3-6)

Select 3 credits of natural science (GN) courses that are not listed in the major (Sem: 5-6)

Take a total of 6 credits from AERSP 424(3), 300-400-level CMPSC, 400-level MATH from departmental list or 400-level STAT (Sem: 5-8)

ELECTRONICS OPTION: (27 credits) PRESCRIBED COURSES (4 credits) E E 210(4) (Sem: 3-6)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (8 credits)

Select 2 of the following 3: E E 310(4), E E 350(4), CMPEN 270(4) (Sem: 4-6) SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (15 credits)

Select 6 credits from program list (Sem: 3-6)

Select 3 credits of natural science (GN) courses that are not listed in the major (Sem: 5-6) Take 6 credits of E E 3XX or 4XX level courses (Sem: 5-8)

GENERAL PHYSICS OPTION: (25-26 credits) ADDITIONAL COURSES (10-11 credits)

Select 6-7 credits from items a, b, and/or c (Sem: 7-8)

a. PHYS 406(3), PHYS 411(3), PHYS 412(3), PHYS 413(3), PHYS 443(3), PHYS 461(3), PHYS 479(3), PHYS 496(3) or PHYS 497(3)

b. PHYS 402(4) or PHYS 458(4) (the course not selected below may be used)

c. ASTRO 410(3), ASTRO 440(3), or ASTRO 485(3) (only 3 credits of ASTRO courses may be used) Select 4 credits from PHYS 402(4) or PHYS 458(4) (Sem: 7-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (15 credits)

Select 3 credits of natural science (GN) courses that are not listed in the major (Sem: 3-8)

Select 9 credits from program list; a maximum of 6 of the 12 credits may be from PHYS 496(1-18), SC 295(1-9), SC 395(1-9), or SC 495(1-9) (Sem: 3-8)

Select 3 credits of 4XX-level MATH from program list (Sem: 7-8) MEDICAL PHYSICS OPTION: (24-25 credits)

This option prepares students for graduate study in medical physics, medical school, or bioengineering. The courses in option (b) below help satisfy the requirements for a minor in Bioengineering. Application for the BIOE minor must be made to the Department of Bioengineering.

ADDITIONAL COURSES (15-16 credits) Select from the following two sets of courses:

(a) BIOL 110 GN(4), and BIOL 240W GN(4), CHEM 210(2), CHEM 212(3), CHEM 213(3) (Sem: 3-8)

(b) B M B 251(3) or BIOL 230W GN(4) or BME 201(3); BIOL 141 GN(3) or BIOL 472(3); 9 credits of BIOE at the 300 or 400 level (Sem: 3-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits)

Select 9 credits from program list; a maximum of 6 of the 9 credits may be from PHYS 496(1-18), SC 295(1-9), SC 395(1-9) or SC 495(1-9) (Sem: 5-8)

NANOTECHNOLOGY/MATERIAL SCIENCE OPTION: (24-25 credits) PRESCRIBED COURSES (3 credits)

PHYS 412(3) (Sem: 7)

ADDITIONAL COURSES (12-13 credits)

The courses in option (a) help satisfy the requirements for the Nanotechnology minor. Select from the following two sets of courses:

(a) E SC 312(3), E SC 313(3) and select 6 credits from E SC 400-level courses

(b) MATSE 201(3), MATSE 430(3), MATSE 460(1); MATSE 402(3) or MATSE 436(3); select 3 credits from MATSE 400-level courses (Sem: 5-8)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (9 credits) Select 6 credits from program list (Sem: 3-6)

Select 3 credits of natural science (GN) courses that are not listed in the major (Sem: 5-6)

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44. Last Revised by the Department: Spring Semester 2013

Blue Sheet Item #: 41-06-096 Review Date: 04/09/2013

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